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Posted: June 14, 2013

Q: How often should you replace your air conditioner air filter?Simple! When they’re dirty.

Changing your air filters can depend on several factors:

• the overall air quality of your home
• the type of air filter you are using
• occupancy of the home
• pet hair and dander
• the level of air pollution around the home

 Every 6-12 months Vacation home / single occupant w/o pets or allergies

Every 90 days  Primary family residence w/o pets

Every 60 days  Primary residence with 1 pet

Every 30-45 days Primary residence with more than 1 pet